Nissan to Triple Electric Vehicle Fast-Charger Network to Add 500 in US in 18 Months.

Nissan to Triple Electric Vehicle Fast-Charger Network to Add 500 in US in 18 Months. Nissan has outlined its strategy for tripling the current electric vehicle quick-charging infrastructure in the United States with the addition of at least 500 quick-charging stations in the next 18 months, including the greater Washington D.C. area's first fast-charge network. Nissan and its charging infrastructure partners estimate that about 160 fast chargers are currently available for public use across the United States, and no fast chargers are available for public use in Washington D.C. Most electric vehicle (EV) drivers now rely on home charging, and having additional charging options can significantly increase their rate of EV driving. "We envision a quick-charging network that links communities and neighborhoods where people live, work, shop and socialize," said Brendan Jones, N...